Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Now Available on Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service are now issuing permits for those who want to cut their own Christmas tree this holiday season. Trees may only be harvested from designated areas on public lands, so officials urge residents to pick up a...
Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market Returns Tomorrow
The Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. This seasonal market will feature more than 35 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, and a variety of locally...
Colorado State Parks Offer Free Admission for “Fresh Air Friday” today
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting residents to opt outside this Black Friday with its annual “Fresh Air Friday”event, offering free admission to all Colorado State Parks today. The initiative encourages Coloradans to swap crowded stores for the great...
Salida’s Parade of Lights Set to Illuminate F Street Tonight
Salida’s annual Parade of Lights will brighten downtown tonight, stepping off along F Street at 6 p.m. This year’s theme, “Who Let the Elves Out,” will be led by Grand Marshall Karin Naccarato and promises a festive evening packed with holiday cheer. The...
Low-Altitude Wildlife Survey Flights to Begin Next Week in Southern Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will launch a series of low-altitude helicopter flights next week to assess the health and size of big game herds across southern Colorado. The aerial surveys will span a wide region, from Trinidad north to Leadville, as biologists...
Colorado Law Enforcement Launches “Heat Is On” DUI Crackdown for Thanksgiving Weekend
Colorado drivers can expect to see an increased police presence on the roads this Thanksgiving weekend as the Colorado State Patrol partners with local law enforcement agencies for the annual Heat Is On DUI enforcement period. Throughout the holiday,...
Weather Forecast for November 28th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and cool conditions can be expected today. Weather systems will move through this weekend bringing a chance of snow and much colder air. The mountains could see...
City of Salida Hosts Second Community Meeting on Senior Affordable Housing Project
Salida, CO — The City of Salida invites residents to a second community meeting to review the latest design updates for the proposed affordable housing project and public park and to hear a summary of the feedback gathered during the first meeting. City staff and...
Black Friday Break: Free Entry to Colorado State Parks for “Fresh Air Friday”
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging residents to swap shopping carts for hiking boots this Black Friday with its annual “Fresh Air Friday” event. On the day after Thanksgiving, entry to all 42 Colorado State Parks will be FREE, giving visitors a chance to enjoy...
Salida’s Parade of Lights Returns Friday With Festive Fun
Salida’s annual Parade of Lights is set to brighten downtown this Friday, rolling down F Street at 6 p.m. This year’s theme, “Who Let the Elves Out,” will guide the holiday floats and festivities. Grand marshal Karin Naccarato will lead the parade, which also includes...
Salida Community Center Hosting Free Thanksgiving Meal
The Salida Community Center will once again open its doors for a free Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual meal will be served at the center, located at 3rd and F Street in downtown Salida. Guests can enjoy a traditional holiday spread...
BLM, Forest Service Now Offering Christmas Tree Cutting Permits
’Tis the season for Christmas tree harvesting and federal land agencies are opening the gates for holiday tradition seekers. The Bureau of Land Management is now selling permits that allow the public to cut Christmas trees in designated areas on BLM-managed...
